Hoka’s Most Famous Max-Cushion Trainer Is a Rare 20% Off and Selling Fast

Hoka’s Bondi 9 is on sale for $140, a 20% discount in men’s.REI is selling it for $141 (19% off) in women’s.This max-cushion trainer is one of Hoka’s most iconic shoes.The Hoka Bondi is the original max-cushion trainer, and it just keeps getting better. The latest version, the Bondi 9, is one of our top picks for women, an excellent walking shoe, and still one of the best Hoka models, period. And now’s the perfect time to score a pair: This cushy-yet-responsive running shoe is available for 20% off, though it’s selling fast.Hoka is selling the Bondi 9 in both men’s and women’s for $140, a 20% discount, but only the men’s version has a decent size range in stock. For the women’s version, head over to REI, where you can score this shoe for just a dollar more at $141 (though sizes are selling fast there, too).Shop Men’s at hoka.com | Shop Women’s at hoka.comThe Bondi is pure Hoka: a comfort-focused trainer with cushioning dialed up to the max. The 9th iteration features 10mm more midsole foam (yes, you read that right) than the Bondi 8, but surprisingly, it’s lighter and more responsive. The secret is a new supercritical EVA foam in the midsole—it’s filled with tiny gas bubbles that save weight and make the foam bouncier. While previous Bondis were relegated to recovery duty or casual runs, this Bondi has a dynamic feel and great versatility. It performs well across all kinds of workouts, from mellow jogs to faster-paced efforts.Although the shoe fits a bit narrow—too narrow for some testers—it won widespread praise for its smooth, responsive ride. Previously, some runners avoided the Bondi because its cushioning felt mushy, but this version has a much more energetic design without sacrificing comfort. “They feel like you’re slipping into a pair of slippers,” said RW tester Phil Nicolosi.The Bondi 9 is selling extremely fast, so jump on this 20% discount now before it’s totally sold out.Shop Hoka Bondi 9Michael is a freelance writer with years of experience covering gear and the outdoors for Runner's World and other publications; when he's not writing, he's usually biking, hiking, and running in the mountains around Los Angeles, where he lives.